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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,950.68, 695,755.31 and 160,267.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,950.68, 695,755.31 and 160,267.55 is: 240,342.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,950.68 : 695,755.31 = 160,267.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,950.68/695,755.31 = 160,267.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,950.68x = 695,755.31 × 160,267.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,950.68x = 111,506,994,653.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,506,994,653.08/463,950.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,342.35

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